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Takeaways: Flyers rebound and take full control, dominate Sharks 4-1

Entering the game with an 8-1-2 record in games following a loss, the Flyers looked to continue a positive trend. While the Sharks opened the scoring, it never felt like the game was out of the Flyers’ control. On Matvei Michkov’s birthday — and Ty Murchison’s NHL debut — the Flyers were able to improve that record to 9-1-2 and skate away with a 4-1 victory over the Sharks. The basics First period:  11:33 – Collin Graf (John Klingberg, Will Smith), 18:39 – Christian Dvorak (Trevor Ze...

The One Where the Lightning’s Offense Returns: Lightning Canadiens Recap

It was only a matter of time until the Tampa Bay Lightning found their scoring touch. After two consecutive shutouts, the moment came early as Brayden Point beat Jakob Dobes on a breakaway just 2:27 into their game against the Montreal Canadiens. The Lightning would add two more goals in the period, and three more the rest of the way to pick up the 6-1 victory, snapping their four-game losing streak. Joining Point in the scoring column was Pontus Holmberg, Nikita Kucherov, Charle-Edouard ...

Canadiens vs. Lightning Top Six Minutes: Montreal loses an immature game to Tampa Bay

Well for anyone worried the Canadiens wouldn’t be up for this game, Brendan Gallagher is sparring with Zemgus Girgensons before the opening puck drop. First period It’s still a surprise how quickly the top line can create chances out of seemingly nothing. They just turned a contested puck at the goal line into two point-blank chances, with Juraj Slafkovský again doing the hardest work. The second line hits the ice and puts together something similar. All that, and it’s ...

Marcus Rashford shows he can be the difference maker for Barcelona

I don’t know if Marcus Rashford will be signed full time when the season comes to an end, but I do know he has a unique skill set and approach to the game that Barcelona needs at the moment. Against Eintracht Frankfurt, he was the solution to an reoccurring problem that the Blaugrana often faces. How […]

Davis to Toronto? What does is mean to trade for the big man?

Things were supposed to be different for Anthony Davis. The number one pick out of Kentucky made his way out of the muck and mire of New Orleans to the glitz and glamour of the Los Angeles Lakers, won a championship alongside LeBron James, and seemed fixed for his legacy to be cemented on the […]

Flyers’ Travis Konecny hits 500-point milestone vs. Sharks

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny collected his 500th career point Tuesday night late in the first period. Konecny got the secondary assist as he lobbed a high arcing pass that Trevor Zegras collected. Zegras fed a pass to Christian Dvorak who beat Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to tie the game 1-1. CHRISTIAN DVORAK ON THE BREAKAWAY!!!! TIED!!! #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/9LuIyUSms0 — Flyers Clips (@Flyers_Clips) December 10, 2025 Konecny recorded his 500th point ...

Oilersnation Radio: Are the Oilers back for real this time?

It’s Tuesday afternoon, and there’s a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio set, which means the boys were back in the studio to recap the week that was. On today’s episode, the guys discussed the Oilers’ recent turnaround, Tuesday’s matchup vs. the Sabres, the third jersey swagger, Baggedmilk’s Trivia, and much more. We kicked off the…

Canucks Trade Rumors: 4 Team Race for Quinn Hughes Sweepstakes

Vancouver Canucks fans, sorry about your luck, but your captain is eventually going to be traded this season. The Quinn Hughes-saga is reaching an all-time high at the moment, as trade talks have ramped up in a major way since Elliotte Friedman dropped the bomb that the New Jersey Devils and Canucks have started to discuss their trade packages.  While Hughes told Jim Rutherford he prefers to eventually play with his brothers in New Jersey, with Hughes not having any trade protection on hi...

Sabres winger Alex Tuch is a perfect trade target for the Oilers

Three things are certain in life: death, taxes, and the Buffalo Sabres being in the league’s basement. During the late 1990s to late 2000s, the Sabres were a perennial contender, making the Stanley Cup Finals once and making numerous appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals, with their last appearance in the third round coming in…

Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann suspended one game for high sticking

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann will have to sit and watch Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks. The NHL's department of player safety announced on Tuesday, McMann's been suspended for one game for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand on Monday night. Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended 1 game for high sticking #GoBolts forward Oliver Bjorkstrand. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/UKpkqo2LpB — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) December 9, 2025 ...

Pittsburgh Penguins place Evgeni Malkin on IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be without one of their best players for awhile, as the team announced they've placed Evgeni Malkin on the injured reserve. Malkin is considered week-to-week at this point, due to an upper-body injury. At this point, it's not clear where Malkin suffered the injury, as he missed the Penguins previous contest against the Dallas Stars on Sunday, and now finds himself on the IR. Malkin has enjoyed quite the comeback season in Pittsburgh this season, and is forc...

Sharks at Flyers game 31: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks are looking to string together some wins and that can start with a strong show in Philadelphia. The Sharks’ road trip continues this afternoon with a visit to the Philadelphia Flyers. This is the first and only visit to the City of Brotherly Love for the Sharks this season (barring a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals, of course). The Sharks are fresh off of Sunday’s 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes , while the Flyers are coming off a 3-2 Sunday loss to the Colorado Avalanc...

Canadiens vs. Lightning: Game thread, lines, and how to watch

Game 29: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Start time:  7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Lightning region: The Spot Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The Montreal Canadiens will play the first of four games versus the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, a series that could potentially determine which of the teams qualifies for the playoffs. The Atlantic Division remains tight, with the Detroit Red Wings jumping from fourth to firs...

2025-26 Gamethread #30: New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators

The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (16-12-1) at Ottawa Senators (13-11-4). The Time: 7:00pm EST The Broadcast: MSGSN, Devils Hockey Radio The Game Preview: Jackson had the preview today. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not swear in the comment […]

Video: Tkachuk Brothers Sound Off With Expletives On Smaller Olympic Ice Surface

They were the undisputed leaders of Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year, and they are preparing to defend the Stars & Stripes once again at the Winter Olympics coming up in February. How much are they following the controversy over the smaller-than-expected Olympic ice surface and its potential readiness for the Games?  The Tkachuks' comments on the drama on their Wingmen podcast for the first time are...shall we say... colorful, and make it clear whether they're willing ...

Flyers vs. Sharks: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread

After a competitive showing which ended ultimately in a tough loss in the Sunday matinee to the high-powered Avalanche, the Flyers will be hoping that they can build on any positive momentum that they’ve been brewing, and get things back on track with a win over this more middling visiting Sharks team. Puck drop:  7:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: NBCSP 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic Pregame reading The Flyers are set to have one NHL debut taking place, as Ty Murchison is getti...

Public Skate: Bruins vs. Blues

Tuesday night! If you’re in the Boston area, it is very, very cold — a good night to grab a spot on the couch and watch the Bruins face the St. Louis Blues…again. Yes, we get to see Jim Montgomery, Claude Julien, & Co. for the second time in less than a week. It’s important […]

Are the Maple Leafs rediscovering their recipe for success? How can they fix the power-play mess? – Leafs Notebook

Just like that, after collecting nine of the last 10 available points, the Maple Leafs are three points back of the top spot in the Atlantic Division (with a game in hand on Detroit). The winning run includes three impressive wins over Florida, Carolina, and Tampa Bay, in which the Leafs — once among the […] The post Are the Maple Leafs rediscovering their recipe for success? How can they fix the power-play mess? – Leafs Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .